Senior Analyst FP&A and Commercial Position Available In Westchester, New York

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you. As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits. To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact Click “Apply” to get started.

PURPOSE:

Key role in Americas Finance specifically supporting Accounting, Reporting & Planning/Forecasting for Distributor Markets (LATAM and Carribean, Canada, Kelloggs) and overall Biscuits.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

Business Partnering Key business partner to Commercial Lead for Latam and Sales Lead managing Biscuit and Cracker imports against key brands McVitie’s, Carrs, Crawfords and Jacobs. Provide adhoc support to various stakeholders representing these businesses. Support strategic priority to grow Canada to >$20M Net Sales in next 3 years. FP&A Manage all aspects of monthly accounting close and reporting as it relates to specified markets with attention to sales, marketing spend, trade investment, overheads and royalties. Ensure accuracy of charges and transfer prices & highlight opportunities for cost recovery. Support the creation of monthly management packs for key business partners, Americas leadership team and group finance. Manage budget process for specified markets, ensuring it is delivered efficiently with high quality & financial integrity. Manage trend analysis and provide insights to support decision making. Manage transfer pricing and ensure adherence to policy. Provide ad hoc support to Head of FP&A and Strategy, CFO and Controller. Become an established super user on various financial systems including Onestream and SAP. (Role requires access to multiple SAP systems across various legal entities, operating in numerous currencies).

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Criteria 4-5+ years of experience in CPG or Food Industry Strong SAP and OneStream experience a must.

B.A./B.S.

in Finance or Accounting or relevant experience. Advanced analytical skills and experience harnessing technology to share insights and information. Strong interpersonal and communication skills Build from scratch mentality with the ability to institute new standardized processes and establish a consistent, disciplined approach to how we operate. A drive, commitment and sense of urgency. Desirable Criteria Strong Communication skills with ability to translate financial concepts for non-financial individuals to facilitate decisions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Advanced proficiency in Excel, Powerpoint, SAP, OneStream Strong accounting fundamentals.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

Attention to detail and accountable for quality of work delivered. Able to re-prioritize as needed to meet business needs. Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial colleagues. Detail oriented with strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Analytical with the ability to convert data into business insights that drive decision-making.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

Base starting salary at $108,000/yr. The Base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business. We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL. pladis is one of the world’s fastest growing snacking companies and home to much loved brands including McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker. pladis also owns regional brands Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade and many more products across sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake and chocolate. Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 16,000-strong global workforce spans 27 bakeries across 11 countries and is united by our purpose: to ‘bring happiness with every bite’. As a responsible business delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis’ products have the potential to reach more than four billion people across the world. For more information, please visit : www.pladisglobal.com For our Privacy policy please click here